M3.7 Depth: 9.1 km

M3.7 Earthquake near Sabinal, New Mexico (United States)

UTC time: 2026-06-17 17:14:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 17, 2026 at 17:14 UTC, a magnitude M3.7 earthquake occurred near Sabinal, New Mexico (United States). With a focal depth of about 9 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 201 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.5.

Details

Magnitude

M3.7

Depth

9.1 km

UTC time

2026-06-17 17:14:06 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

State

New Mexico

City

Sabinal

County

Socorro County

Source

usgs

Coordinates

34.49170, -106.81820

Temperature

36.9°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

9.1 km

9.1 km — shallower than the regional average (15.8 km)

Regional average: 15.8 km

Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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